Chapter 11
Red Bird and Batman were out patrolling the city, of course any crime right now would be a good anger release. Before they left the cave, Bruce was able to convince the fire controller, after about thirty minutes, that she could be endangering Dick more than if she waited. So far tonight, they had caught two different gangs robbing jewelry stores, and even broke up a small gang war. Red Bird had cooled off some, but not enough for Batman's liking, as he had never seen her so mad in the time since he started as the Dark Knight.
Suddenly, an alert sounded in the Batmobile and Red Bird's comm. link and they went to the area where the alert came from. It took about five minutes, and when they arrived, it was a burglary and arson. The two heroes knew their jobs and went right to work. Batman started looking for the culprits while Red Bird went into the building to look for anyone alive and try to reduce the fire.
Batman had chased down the culprits and it turned out to be the Royal Flush Gang. King went after the Dark Knight with his sword, but Batman was able to dodge all the attacks. Ace came up, and started punching, with one strong punch, sent Batman flying into a close by wall.
Back at the burning building, Red Bird was looking through the building to find anyone in trouble. She made it to the fifth floor by moving the flames away from the stairs, and that's when she found a mother and her young daughter and son. They were already coughing from the large amount of smoke around them. The heroine came close to them, and when they saw her suit, it seemed to comfort them.
"I'm Red Bird, don't worry. Can you all walk?" Red Bird questioned, and the woman checked her kids; then nodded. "Okay, I can get you out of here safely, but I need you to stay close to me, alright."
The mother nodded and assured her children that it would be alright, and they all three got close to the girl, and they headed out. Just as they got to the stairs, a large beam of wood that was in flames fell right in front of them. The mother and children screamed but Red Bird stayed calm and used her Meta power to reduce the fire to nothing, when she looked down, there was fire coming up the stairs. Red Bird didn't hesitate in moving the fire out of the way and keeping it at bay until the family behind her was clear for her to move the next area.
Back with Batman, he was still fighting the thieving gang and actually took out Queen, Ace and Ten, which only left King and Jack. Jack went first, and got a couple of punches in and Batman was out.
Red Bird and the family were on the bottom floor and made their way out of the building. Once she made sure the family was a safe distance, the fire controller started to draw the fire in around her, and was making it the heat reduce until the fire went out completely. The building was still standing, just damaged, and the family was safe; which seemed to happen just in time as her comm. link beeped.
"Alright, I'm on my way." Red Bird said after getting information on what was happening. "There is a temporary shelter on corner of Hill and Sora; I have a friend that contacted them to let them know what happened."
The mother thanked the heroine, and led her kids away. Red Bird was feeling good, but then her uncle came back into her thoughts, she was once again angry about what happened, but then remembered that Batman needed her help, so she took off flying.
King was about to deal the final blow to the Dark Knight, but suddenly, the sword was hit with a fireball, and instantly melted.
"Back off King, or you'll be sorry." A voice said from the shadows.
"Who dares to interfere with the Royal Flush Gang?" King said, and suddenly, he was shoved into a wall.
When the leader of the gang looked up, he saw a figure standing in pure flame. He tried to stand up, but suddenly, it's like he was lifted up in the air. Red Bird had heated the air around him and made him fly like she did, but when he was high enough, she stopped the heat around him and he started to fall. Batman was coming too and saw this, but when he was about to fly up and save King, Red Bird flew up and punched him in the stomach, then caught him and landed on the ground.
"Think you got all that anger out yet?" Batman asked as he came up beside his ally, holding his ribs.
"Not completely, but I don't feel like killing him any more if that's what you mean." Red Bird said, and soon enough, they were tying up the Royal Flush Gang getting them ready for the police to pick up.
With their job finished, they headed home, and when they arrived, Bruce was waiting there.
"I saw what happened, you almost lost control Areina." Bruce remarked.
"Just as I got to the fight with King, my mind went back to thinking about Uncle Dick and rage just took over. Just at the end, I snapped out of the rage and simply knocked the wind out of King. Jack was easy enough, started to run and hit his head on a low fire escape." Areina stated as she pulled her mask off.
"You need to relax, we'll get Dick back, don't worry, and I'm sure you will get some kind of revenge on Drow." Terry said as he removed his cowl.
"What gets me thinking about it is the fact that he would risk his life, and so would mom, but then they were doing it to protect innocent people. He was out there every night helping keep Gotham safe, and now he's the one in grave danger, and there's nothing I can do to help him." Areina said as her voice had some anger, but there were tears in her eyes.
"We'll get him back." Terry said as he hugged his friend. "My dad was never captured like Dick was, but I do miss him. I won't let Dick die; okay."
When the embrace broke, Areina was slightly smiling, and she nodded, then went to change for the night, and when she was ready, she decided to go to bed.
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In Drow's headquarters, Dick's wounds had been dressed, seeing as the villain didn't want his captive to bleed to death before his prey arrived. Drow decided to talk to his prisoner and see if he could get him riled up.
"So Dick, what happened, lose your parents and then your sister. I think it was for the best, and now if your niece comes to save you, she'll be lost to you as well." Drow stated as he got right in Dick's face.
At the mention of his family, Dick's eyes started to show rage, and he weakly struggled to try and free his arms so he could strangle the 20 something year old for insulting his family, and threatening his niece.
"You're still delusional; you really think Areina will just roll over, especially after she sees what you did to me." Dick stated; anger still in his eyes and now in his voice.
"To save you, she's offered herself in your place, but like I said, I'd rather keep you. Bruce is stubborn, but he wouldn't risk the life of someone that is like a son to him; the old man will arrive." Drow said, and with that he left, leaving Dick with a lot of rage and worry on his mind.
"I hope they come up with a plan." Dick said to himself as he let sleep take over.
Last chapter coming up, I think it will take some time, so I hope you enjoy this until then. DarthZ, your idea will be seen in the story finale, don't worry, and if I get the story going well enough, I may have two more chapters.
